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[Ninja Scooter]

Honestly I don't think Harper is juicing. He's still a kid (22) so for him to put on that amount of muscle isn't completely unbelievable. He doesn't drink since he's a Mormon and he's also a health freak.

I think he just works out all of the time because he isn't allowed to have any fun.

I don't think using PEDS and being a health/workout freak are mutually exclusive. There are a lot of PEDs that would probably be very appealing to gym rats like Harper because they allow them to workout even more, and also if used properly, can be both effective and completely healthy.

 

[Avon Barksdale]

I was at the Mets/Yankees game today. A-Rod got booed out of the building every time he was at bat. LMAO.

 

[XiaNaphryz]

From the OOTP thread:

http://i.imgur.com/FghzcpVh.png

Really?

 

[Fox318]

What is the best team you could assemble based off of facial hair?

 

[Meier]

Harper is juicing -- there is no question about that. You don't get like that without it. That wrist and forearm is positively Bondsian.

 

[Beckx]

C'mon, this witch hunt is like when McGwire and Canseco first hit the league, and people looked and them and said

nevermind

 

[jbug617]

 

[aFIGurANT]

What is the best team you could assemble based off of facial hair?

Mash up the '13 Red Sox and last year's A's and I think you're just about there. For reference, Sean Doolittle:

E: OH SHIT Cutch just got neutered. As someone growing his hair out I don't know how you just lop off like 4 years of growth. Watch his production crater now....

 

[Malo]

He's going to suck now, and I picked him with my top pick in enron's league. Welp.

 

[HarryDemeanor]

Hey Pirates fans, since your former MVP is about to suck this year how about a swap for 'ol Andre Ethier? He's fast, quick, has a mean bat, and is the perfect man to date your daughter.

We'll take good care of Andrew.

 

[3N16MA]

Fantasy stats? What are you expecting me to say?

I'm expecting you to give your opinion on whether those stats are also overrated or if you think they are fine.

 

[3N16MA]

Look nerd the only stats that matter are jawline and dick size.

I started out as the council stat geek and now I'm taking over. SuperMalo and his chiseled jaw buddies better lookout.

 

[Dominican Power]

He's going to suck now, and I picked him with my top pick in enron's league. Welp.

I'll trade you Upton for him.

 

[BigAT]

Hello friends, is this a safe place to discuss centaur paintings with other enthusiasts?

 

[3N16MA]

Hello friends, is this a safe place to discuss centaur paintings with other enthusiasts?

Yes, I have a large A-Rod painting on the ceiling of my room.

 

[Malo]

I started out as the council stat geek and now I'm taking over. SuperMalo and his chiseled jaw buddies better lookout.

You can't touch me, son.

I'll trade you Upton for him.

Only if you include a lifetime supply of hot dogs with ketchup and platanos.

Hello friends, is this a safe place to discuss centaur paintings with other enthusiasts?

Of course, friend.

 

[BigAT]

I'm glad to be welcomed with such open arms. I'm sure eznark will do the same.

 

[Dmncnby2k9]

a picture of the rare Aroidarus centaurius, known for its strength, it was recently found out this beast attained this strength from his cousin and evil witch doctor.

 

[Rafa=FedKilla]

Any good Koshien tonight.

 

[Dominican Power]

You can't touch me, son.

Only if you include a lifetime supply of hot dogs with ketchup and platanos.

Of course, friend.

Deal

 

[Beckx]

Any good Koshien tonight.

Last first round game starts in a few minutes, followed by two second round games. In those second round games, Osaka Toin probably going to walk all over Kosei, and I can't believe that Imabari is going to do well against Joso after giving up so many runs to Toin (Wakayama), a 21st Century Team invite.

 

[Rafa=FedKilla]

Last first round game starts in a few minutes, followed by two second round games. In those second round games, Osaka Toin probably going to walk all over Kosei, and I can't believe that Imabari is going to do well against Joso after giving up so many runs to Toin (Wakayama), a 21st Century Team invite.

I'll probably check out the second one, tomorrow is supposed to have a good matchup though right?

 

[Parch]

I was at the Mets/Yankees game today. A-Rod got booed out of the building every time he was at bat. LMAO.

How long is this going to last when the season starts? It's looking like A-Rod is going to be the full time DH.

 

[Beckx]

I'll probably check out the second one, tomorrow is supposed to have a good matchup though right?

Tsuruga Kehi v Sendai Ikuei is going to be a barnburner. Second game tomorrow.

 

[Confrontation]

Thanks for pointing out this book, looks intriguing. Will add it to my to-read list.

For another baseball book recommendation I'll throw out this I Don't Care if We Never Get Back: 30 Games in 30 Days on the Best Worst Baseball Road Trip Ever , I thought it was hilarious.

Looks like a fun read. On my to watch list.

 

[ShaneB]

Looks like a fun read. On my to watch list.

Yeah, it's a very fun read, I had a blast with it from start to finish, plenty of hilarity.

 

[Frozenprince]

Tsuruga Kehi v Sendai Ikuei is going to be a barnburner. Second game tomorrow.

Caaaaaaan't wait.

Kousei has been beaten so many times by Osaka Toin. They have 0 shot here. Already being down 2-0 is indicative of that.

I hate to say that they're in their heads. But they're in their heads.

Also I'm a complete Sabre geek. WAR is just an indicative, overall value of a guy based on how valuable he is over a replacement level (average) player. How many general wins a guy contributes to his team, per year, based on averages.

The real projecting stuff is Pitch/fx, Contact %, BABIP averages. Basic things that show trends that follow through predicative values.

 

[aFIGurANT]

How dark have I been on prior offseason OTs to have never had to endure all these DBZ-type Soshien comparisons? I seriously feel like I'm reading the plot to the new Gundam series or something, it's weirding me out.

 

[Frozenprince]

How dark have I been on prior offseason OTs to have never had to endure all these DBZ-type Soshien comparisons? I seriously feel like I'm reading the plot to the new Gundam series or something, it's weirding me out.

It's baseball. It's meaningful baseball and it's fun to watch. Plus quite a few of these kids will be playing in the MLB.

Kousei can't read that splitter at all.

 

[aFIGurANT]

It's baseball. It's meaningful baseball and it's fun to watch. Plus quite a few of these kids will be playing in the MLB.

Is it though? I mean good for Japan for stocking up our farm systems and adopting our one true sport, but it's high school ball. Maybe post the link again and I'll judge it for myself before bashing it.

Spoiler

It'll still read like the cutting floor of the Berserk writing room, though.

 

[Frozenprince]

http://www.mbs.jp/senbatsu/live/

You're lucky, the good teams are finally playing each other.

THAT was a pretty fork right thurr.

 

[aFIGurANT]

http://www.mbs.jp/senbatsu/live/

You're lucky, the good teams are finally playing each other.

THAT was a pretty fork right thurr.

Their camera work is pretty awesome, I can say that already. I wouldn't mind seeing some of those lower angles on batted balls as well as the wicked close-up replay of the pitcher's throwing motion and the ball's flight path.

 

[Frozenprince]

Their camera work is pretty awesome, I can say that already. I wouldn't mind seeing some of those lower angles on batted balls as well as the wicked close-up replay of the pitcher's throwing motion and the ball's flight path.

They do the close up on the pitcher a lot, they don't have the cameras to do a full following motion of the flight of the ball though.

The games are also lightning quick because there are barely commercials. They take 2 hours tops most times. The guys leading 2-0 right now are Osaka Toin. They're basically the evil empire of Japanese HS baseball. A small private school that has won constantly since their first title in 08'.

 

[rando14]

Taijuan's ready.

 

[aFIGurANT]

They do the close up on the pitcher a lot, they don't have the cameras to do a full following motion of the flight of the ball though.

The games are also lightning quick because there are barely commercials. They take 2 hours tops most times. The guys leading 2-0 right now are Osaka Toin. They're basically the evil empire of Japanese HS baseball. A small private school that has won constantly since their first title in 08'.

Somehow their manager gave off a strong Girardi vibe when they showed him so yeah, they're nailing it on that front.

 

[Frozenprince]

DAMN YOU OSAKA TOIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIN

 

[Corran Horn]

Newly affiliated with the Astros, AAA club Fresno offering 2017 World Series ring promotion later this August:

http://www.milb.com/news/article.js...d=114621238&fext=.jsp&vkey=news_milb&sid=milb

The karmic backlash potential is great, don't be toying with the baseball gods Astros!

Man I was sitting there trying to figure out why the Grizzles would be promoting the Astros winning the world series then it hit me that they are the Astros AAA now...I should read better lol.

 

[XiaNaphryz]

Man I was sitting there trying to figure out why the Grizzles would be promoting the Astros winning the world series then it hit me that they are the Astros AAA now...I should read better lol.

You have the Giants AAA team in your backyard now!

 

[Enron]

Taijuan's ready.

.....for TJ?

 

[Dominican Power]

Why don't they have infield grass in Japanese baseball fields?

 

[Frozenprince]

Why don't they have infield grass in Japanese baseball fields?

They do. Just not at Koshien.

Tradition thing.

 

[zroid]

Until near the end of his scrum, when a reporter asked [Daniel Norris] what he would be writing when he made his nightly entry in his “thought journal.”

He stared at the ceiling for a moment.

“I don’t know,” he said. “ ‘Good job. Keep it going.’ ”

The scribe suggested that he might write something longer.

“Yeah,” he said politely, “I’ll write it in cursive.”

Norris is the best

 

[eznark]

I'm glad to be welcomed with such open arms. I'm sure eznark will do the same.

MLB thread is a friendly place, chief.

 

[Corran Horn]

You have the Giants AAA team in your backyard now!

Yep it's awesome. Gonna go to games alot since I literally work like 5 minutes away from the stadium.

 

[zroid]

Interesting that Delabar was sent back to the minors. Safe to assume both Castro and Osuna will be in the bullpen on opening day?

 

[The Elite]

Interesting that Delabar was sent back to the minors. Safe to assume both Castro and Osuna will be in the bullpen on opening day?

I was a little surprised to hear about Delabar. I thought he stuff had improved this spring.

 

[chicagocubsfan]

Cubs vs Angels on ESPN tonight. Bryant will pay LF.

 

[Dmncnby2k9]

Cubs vs Angels on ESPN tonight. Bryant will pay LF.

so at this point the chances of Bryant staying with the club are at 0?

 

[chicagocubsfan]

so at this point the chances of Bryant staying with the club are at 0?

Yeah pretty much. Theo came out and said he's never put someone from the minors to the Majors from Spring and he doesn't intend to do it now. Denorfia is hurt so that might give him a reason to call him up when the service time is up.

 

[Confrontation]

Francisco Lindor is going back to Triple A again. Taking it real slow with him.
All will depend on Jose Ramirez's play how quickly we'll finally be able to witness our top prospect at the highest level.